Hi Everyone,
I returned from my annual solo trip to Las Vegas. I left on an 8:00am nonstop flight from Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines on June 10th. I picked up my white Nissan Sentra from Enterprise at the airport and headed for one night at the South Point. This was a free night I got as a consolation prize from an "Everyone Wins" NASCAR contest a few months ago.
I had been to the South Point numerous times but never stayed there. I was impressed with the room as it is the same floor plan as the Orleans but tastefully updated. I ate at the "Luau Night" buffet which is sort of funny as I live in Hawaii. I also ate there for breakfast the next day. Both meals were discounted using the two funbooks I received at check in. I had fun playing the machines but I didn't win.
The next day I moved to The Silverton for three nights (all free). I love this hotel because the beds are comfortable, the A.C. can be cranked up high, the aquarium is pretty and it is a short walk from the room to the casino. I used the 50% off a buffet coupon from the American Casino Guide to go to their new BBQ buffet (Friday). It was alright, not wonderful. I also went to their free comedy show at the Veil Pavilion. I had a great seat but they changed their headliner without informing the crowd. The lady was sort of funny, I'm glad it was free! For two summers in a row I haven't been able to win anything at the Silverton. Although this is a great place to stay, I feel that the machines are quite tight.
On Sunday I moved to two free nights at the M Resort. I really love this place. I used the free buffet coupon that came with my offer for the seafood buffet. This is my favorite buffet in Las Vegas but I wouldn't pay extra for the seafood buffet. The weekday lunch buffet (which I had the next day) is a wonderful value. The highlights for me are the molten chocolate cake and coconut macaroons. I had a mountain view room near the elevator. The M and Red Rock Resorts are my favorite in all of Las Vegas. I had wins and losses at the M so it was fun to gamble there.
On Tuesday I moved to the Orleans. I had to pay for the first night but the last two nights were free and it included a dining credit. I used to love the Orleans but now I only stay there if I can get free rooms. I don't like how they try to charge for a room with a view, and the buffet has gone down in quality. I enjoy their wide variety of machines and was pleased that they still had the True Blood slot machines, which I won and lost on. I saw the movie "Spy" at the theater there. It was really funny! The movies are $5.00 all day Tuesdays and I used the free popcorn coupon I got when I checked in. To be extra thrifty I asked for a free cup of water.
During this trip I went to Boulder City twice to observe the Big Horn Sheep and I used the local newspaper's coupon twice for a 99 cent root beer float at A and W. I bought a cute ceramic sun wall hanging at the Western Center store there and I popped my head into the Area 52 alien store. I drove across Hoover Dam and on the way back I went to Green Valley Ranch. I had great luck on the old Sex and the City slot machine there for
awhile. I also stopped at the Railroad Pass casino because I like the old time feel of the place. Didn't win there at all.
I went out to the Red Rock Resort and played one of my favorite WMS games, Swiss Chalet. I ate at Capriotti's there and it was delicious! I went up to the Red Rock area and walked on the boardwalk at a free place called Calico ? (sorry I forgot the name). I then went to check out the tiny town of Blue Diamond. I decided not to do the one way drive through Red Rock Canyon this time, I usually go there but it was getting really hot (108 degrees).
I went to the Meadows Mall and I bought nice clothes at the Dillard's outlet store. I went Downtown and played at Main Street Station, the Cal and Four Queens. I wanted to play the Monopoly Party Train machine at the Four Queens. I did, and lost.
I also went to the Amber Unicorn used bookstore on Decatur. I bought 4 used cookbooks and then I went to Trader Joe's to buy goodies for my family back home. I went to lunch at Bonito Michoachan, which is on Decatur too. I love the atmosphere and food at this place. I wait once a year for my trip to Vegas to eat chile rellenos here!
On my last day in Vegas I went to breakfast at the Black Bear Diner, which is near the Orleans. It was wonderful (as usual).
I only went to the Strip once on this trip. Even though I had a car I took the Orleans shuttle to the Caesar's shopping center. I thought it would be easier than getting my car out of the valet at night. What a mistake! It drops people off in an obscure location and it was really crowded.
On Friday, June 19th I returned my rental car and left for Honolulu on the 9:00 am Hawaiian Airlines flight. It was a good trip but my only regret is that I didn't go to Fremont Street to see the free concert from the band called the Motels.
Aloha,
Jennifer
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I returned from my annual solo trip to Las Vegas. I left on an 8:00am nonstop flight from Honolulu on Hawaiian Airlines on June 10th. I picked up my white Nissan Sentra from Enterprise at the airport and headed for one night at the South Point. This was a free night I got as a consolation prize from an "Everyone Wins" NASCAR contest a few months ago.
I had been to the South Point numerous times but never stayed there. I was impressed with the room as it is the same floor plan as the Orleans but tastefully updated. I ate at the "Luau Night" buffet which is sort of funny as I live in Hawaii. I also ate there for breakfast the next day. Both meals were discounted using the two funbooks I received at check in. I had fun playing the machines but I didn't win.
The next day I moved to The Silverton for three nights (all free). I love this hotel because the beds are comfortable, the A.C. can be cranked up high, the aquarium is pretty and it is a short walk from the room to the casino. I used the 50% off a buffet coupon from the American Casino Guide to go to their new BBQ buffet (Friday). It was alright, not wonderful. I also went to their free comedy show at the Veil Pavilion. I had a great seat but they changed their headliner without informing the crowd. The lady was sort of funny, I'm glad it was free! For two summers in a row I haven't been able to win anything at the Silverton. Although this is a great place to stay, I feel that the machines are quite tight.
On Sunday I moved to two free nights at the M Resort. I really love this place. I used the free buffet coupon that came with my offer for the seafood buffet. This is my favorite buffet in Las Vegas but I wouldn't pay extra for the seafood buffet. The weekday lunch buffet (which I had the next day) is a wonderful value. The highlights for me are the molten chocolate cake and coconut macaroons. I had a mountain view room near the elevator. The M and Red Rock Resorts are my favorite in all of Las Vegas. I had wins and losses at the M so it was fun to gamble there.
On Tuesday I moved to the Orleans. I had to pay for the first night but the last two nights were free and it included a dining credit. I used to love the Orleans but now I only stay there if I can get free rooms. I don't like how they try to charge for a room with a view, and the buffet has gone down in quality. I enjoy their wide variety of machines and was pleased that they still had the True Blood slot machines, which I won and lost on. I saw the movie "Spy" at the theater there. It was really funny! The movies are $5.00 all day Tuesdays and I used the free popcorn coupon I got when I checked in. To be extra thrifty I asked for a free cup of water.
During this trip I went to Boulder City twice to observe the Big Horn Sheep and I used the local newspaper's coupon twice for a 99 cent root beer float at A and W. I bought a cute ceramic sun wall hanging at the Western Center store there and I popped my head into the Area 52 alien store. I drove across Hoover Dam and on the way back I went to Green Valley Ranch. I had great luck on the old Sex and the City slot machine there for
awhile. I also stopped at the Railroad Pass casino because I like the old time feel of the place. Didn't win there at all.
I went out to the Red Rock Resort and played one of my favorite WMS games, Swiss Chalet. I ate at Capriotti's there and it was delicious! I went up to the Red Rock area and walked on the boardwalk at a free place called Calico ? (sorry I forgot the name). I then went to check out the tiny town of Blue Diamond. I decided not to do the one way drive through Red Rock Canyon this time, I usually go there but it was getting really hot (108 degrees).
I went to the Meadows Mall and I bought nice clothes at the Dillard's outlet store. I went Downtown and played at Main Street Station, the Cal and Four Queens. I wanted to play the Monopoly Party Train machine at the Four Queens. I did, and lost.
I also went to the Amber Unicorn used bookstore on Decatur. I bought 4 used cookbooks and then I went to Trader Joe's to buy goodies for my family back home. I went to lunch at Bonito Michoachan, which is on Decatur too. I love the atmosphere and food at this place. I wait once a year for my trip to Vegas to eat chile rellenos here!
On my last day in Vegas I went to breakfast at the Black Bear Diner, which is near the Orleans. It was wonderful (as usual).
I only went to the Strip once on this trip. Even though I had a car I took the Orleans shuttle to the Caesar's shopping center. I thought it would be easier than getting my car out of the valet at night. What a mistake! It drops people off in an obscure location and it was really crowded.
On Friday, June 19th I returned my rental car and left for Honolulu on the 9:00 am Hawaiian Airlines flight. It was a good trip but my only regret is that I didn't go to Fremont Street to see the free concert from the band called the Motels.
Aloha,
Jennifer
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